Parking in Gothenburg – How It Really Works

How Parking Is Organized in Gothenburg

Gothenburg has two main types of parking:

<div class="knowledge-table"><div class="knowledge-table_header"><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Type</div><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Managed by</div><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Payment</div><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Example</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">On-street (public)</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">City of Gothenburg / Parkering Göteborg</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">App: Parkering Göteborg</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Central streets, public areas</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Off-street (private)</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Parking companies / property owners</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">App: EasyPark, Parkster, Aimo Park</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Garages, housing areas, shopping centres</div></div></div>

Rule of thumb:
🟡 Yellow ticket = city parking.

⚪ White ticket = private land.

Parking Zones and Fees

Gothenburg is divided into several parking zones. The closer you get to Avenyn, the higher the price.

<div class="knowledge-table"><div class="knowledge-table_header"><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Zone</div><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Area</div><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Price/hour</div><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Hours</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Blue Zone</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">City centre, Haga, Linné, Avenyn</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">20–35 SEK</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Weekdays 08–22, weekends 08–18</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Green Zone</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Inner suburbs (Majorna, Guldheden, Olskroken)</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">10–20 SEK</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Weekdays 08–18</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Red Zone</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Outer areas (Backa, Frölunda, Kortedala)</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">5–10 SEK</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Often free evenings/weekends</div></div></div>

The City of Gothenburg adjusts rates regularly — always check the sign or app for current fees.

Residential Parking in Gothenburg

Residential parking (boendeparkering) allows residents to park longer and at lower rates — but you’ll need a digital permit from the city.

How it works:

• Apply via goteborg.se/boendeparkering
  
• Linked directly to your licence plate (no physical permit)
  
• Costs around 500–900 SEK per month, depending on area
  
• Pay easily via the Parkering Göteborg app
  

Residential parking isn’t free parking — it’s a way to stop moving your car every night.

Electric Vehicles and Charging

Gothenburg is one of Sweden’s leaders in electric mobility.
The city now has over 2,000 public charging points, and more are added each month.

For property owners and housing associations (BRFs):

• New or renovated buildings must include charging infrastructure
  
• Grants via Klimatklivet can cover up to 50% of the investment
  
• Most installations use AC chargers (11–22 kW) for overnight or long-term charging
  

At Parkit, we help Gothenburg property owners and BRFs plan, install and digitalize their charging systems — with smart load balancing and integrated parking permits.

Common Parking Mistakes in Gothenburg

• Parking too close to an intersection (less than 10 m → fine)
  
• Missing street cleaning signs → car gets moved
  
• Parking in a loading zone without loading
  
• Parking on private land without reading the conditions
  
• Forgetting to end your session in the app → hours keep ticking
  

In Gothenburg, a parking mistake usually costs 700–1,000 SEK — it’s cheaper to read the sign.

Digital Parking in Gothenburg

All parking in the city is now fully digital — no tickets, no discs, no paper.
Everything is linked to your licence plate.

Apps to use:

• Parkering Göteborg – the city’s own app
  
• EasyPark, Parkster, Aimo Park – private alternatives
  

Benefits:

• Start, extend, and end your parking directly in your phone
  
• Get reminders before time runs out
  
• Digital receipts — no paper hassle
  

Digital parking = less stress, fewer misunderstandings.

The Future of Parking in Gothenburg

The city is building for the future:

• More EV chargers in residential areas
  
• More mobility hubs combining bikes, charging, and car sharing
  
• Fewer parking spots in the city centre, more in garages and outer zones
  

The goal?
A city where you don’t hunt for parking — you plan it.

Parkit’s Perspective

We know parking in Gothenburg can feel like a lottery.
But behind every sign and every zone, there’s a logic — and it can be understood.

Our job is to explain it in plain language, so you can skip the guessing.
Because when you understand how parking works, the city becomes a little easier to live in.